GERALDINE ANNUAL PUBLIC SPORTS.

Temuka Leader, Issue 1713, 20 March 1888, Page 2

GERALDINE ANNUAL PUBLIC SPORTS.

Pre lent —R. H. Pearpoint. ViciP isident—J. Cunningham, Stewards -X Dunlop, J. Turner, R. Taylor, T. Markham, R. Darlow, G. Ward, J. W. Pye, M. Spillana, J. Mnndell, W. R. D. Lawson, F. Wilson Smith, W. Ooltman, senr., W. Coltman, junr., C. E. Sherratt, and W. Shiers. Hob. , Treasurer—J. Cunniogbam. Secretary —H. N. Hiskens. Judges—General Spirts—B. H. Pearpoint, N. Duolop, J. Cunningham, J. W. f ye, R, Darlow, J. Turner, and W. R. D. Lawson. D.moing—M.- Spillaoe, E. Brophy, and M. Connolly. Bayonet Exercise: Major W M. Moore. Hnndicapper— P. J. Bell. Starter—A. E. Hawkins. The second annual gathering under the auspices of the above club took place in the Geraldine Domain on Saturday last, . and like that of the previous year was an undoubted success. On Thursday night the dry weather we have been experiencing lately gave place to a steady downpour of rain, which continued throughout the whole of Friday, and fears were entertained that the sports would have to be postponed. Towards evening, however, the weather cleared, and a slight frost succeeded the rain. Saturday morning broke as clear as could be wished, and the weather throughout the greater part of the day was delightful. A cold breeze sprang up in the afternoon, which made things rather unpleasant for standing. about. A very large numbsr of persons ' visited the ground, the takings at the gates being over £3O. A large proportion of those present were ladies. The Geraldine Brass Band, under the leadership of, Mr T. Sherratt, was on "the ground,/, their playing being much enjoyed. The arrangements made by the Committee/ were about as perfect as could .be expected, and were carried out without a hitch, the Jong programme of twenty-four events being got through by shortly after six p.m. The running track was in' Bplendid conditiou, and was highly praised by the competitors, the rain of the previous day having pat it into splendid going order. This no doubt contributed greatly to the fast time made in most of the races. The course was but nine yards short of a quarter of a mile. A straight of about ninety yards was roped off on either side. Ob the inner side of this again was the 100 yards straigLt, a beautiful piece of running (round. Mr Ja«. Riordan had the refreshment booth, and did a roaring trade. Constable Willoucftby was on the ground, but hie services fortunately were not needed. Mr W. Coltman filled the position of starter admirably. The success of the meeting was no doubt greatly contributed to by the assistance lent to the Committee by the gentlemen who acted as Stewards. The events ware in every case well contested, the finishes in some of the h&ndicaps being very close. Among the local competitors Messrs Kalaugher (Geraldine;, W. Angland (Temuka), and J. S. Rose (Woodbury), were about the most successful, while of the visitors A. Mc,3eath (Sheffield) was the greatest prize winner. The following are Ibe items:—

Tossing tie Caber: First prize £l, second 10a—W. Angland, 23ft, 1} i). Angland, 22ft, % 400 Yards Handicap Hurdles: First prize £3, second £l, third lOi—F. Lorgelly, 26yds, 1; W. Hobbs, 22yds, 2 ; F. McDonald, 20yds, 3. T. Nichols 10yds, J. P. Kalaugher 16yds, W. lewis 24yds, and W. Davie 26yds also ran. Lorgolly took tho lead from the start and was never headed. At the 300 yards post Kalaugher came through hit,, men into second place, and was gaining on the leader, when he fell at the last hurdle, and was out of it. A splendid race up the straight took place been Hobbs and McDonald for second place, the form r just winning it by a few inches. Tims, 58|8ec. Throwing the Hammer: First prizi £l, second 10* -A. Mcßeatb, 81ft, 1; M. Hanlay, 78ft, 2; W. Anglnnd, 68ft/ 3. J. McKinnon and W. Sowsrby also completed, . Vaulting with the Po'e: First prise £1 10s, second 15«.~J. P. Kalaugher, 9st 6in, 1; T. Nichols, Bft 6io, 2; J. Col lias, Bft sin, 3.

Running Long Jump: First prize £l, second 10s.—A. Mcßeath, 19ft 3in, 1 ; J. Collins, 18tt 6in, 2. f. VLcAuliffe also competed. 100 Yards Handicap : First prize £2, second £l.—First Heat: 1. Lorgolly, Byd», 1; W. Lewis, 6yde, 2; J. Brett, By<ia, 3. T. Nichols scr., Smith ecr., and McLeod 6yds, also ran. Time, 10 2-sths I sec. (Second Heat: J. P. Kalaugher, 6yds, 1; J. Polaschek, 6yds, 2; D. South, Byds, 3. Time, Usee. W. Coppiug 6yds, A. Bissett 6yds, A. Mcßeath 2yds, G. Husband 6yds, also ran. ' Q. Loach, 7yds, was left at the post, By an oversight W. Hobbs, who wm drawn in this heat, was not called upon, and it was decided to allow him to run in the final after having run the distance by himself against time. This he did in Usees. Final Heat: J. P. Ka'laugber, 6yd«, 1; W. Lewis, 6yda, 2 ; D. South. Bydß, 3. Lorgelly, Polasohek, and Hobbi also started. This was a splendid'race, the finish between Kalaugher and Lewis being very close. Time, 10 l-sth sec. A 160 Yards Handicap, for boys under U: First prize 15s, second 7s 6d.—W. Fenton, 4yds, 1; A. Kelman, scr.,: 2. J. Thew, O. Thew, W. Blissett, #. Gimpion, E. Beckley, J. Kenoedy, J. Brophy, J. Ward, and ~ McDonald alsoran. This was a capital race, all (hecompetitors finishing close together. Time, 19 2-sths sec. 880 Yards Handicap * First priie £3, second £l, third 10s.—1). E. Lewis, 16yds, 1; S. J. Koss, Byds, 2 ; T. Nichols, scr, 3. -G. Husband 16yds, W. Hobba 20yds, J. Bryan 22yds, J, Scott 22yds, W. Lewis 22yds, W. Davie 24yds, and F. Bull 25yds. also ran.—This waa a splendid race. ' The first time round, alt the men were in a cluster, with Bull lead* ing. Cuming round the second time, D. E. Lewis went to the front, and Bees improved his position greatly. Entering the straight the latter made a game struggle to catch the leader, but waa

unable to do bo, Lewis winning by about two yards. Time, 2min 11 3-sth sec. Wrestling, Border Style: First prize £1 10b, aecoud 15s.—W. Angland and D. Angland divided the prizes. J. MoKinnon and B. Carr also competed. In this contest W. Angland threw Oarr, and D. Angland threw McKinnon, the latter unfortunately having his right shoulder dislosated by falling heavily upon it. The brothers Angland then met, but the crowd, who seemed in high spirits, r -. hustled about until the ring was broken up. A fresh ring was formed but the ' brothers agreed to divide the money. Maiden Wrestling, Border style : First prize £l, second lOs.-E. Oarr 1, S. Thorhley 2. J. McAuliffe, A. Oolville, and P. Small also competed. Obstacle Race, once round tbe track ; First prize £1 10s, second 10s—H. Heatley 1,1 Blissett 2. W. Moore also competed. This race as usual caused great amusement. The competitors had first to run 20 yards, then aet through two ssclcs Bewn together, one end pegged into tho ground, next they had to get through » wire fence, and next throagb barrels suspended from a croßß-bar. The next obstacle was a number of ropes stretched tightly across close to the ground, and under these the competitors had to creep. A very loose repe ladder about 12 feet wide followed, and then a nsmber of poles were placed at an angle against a croBS bar, and from the points of each of these was suspended by means of a rope two barrels fastened together lengthwise. The runners had to climb the poles, come down the ropes, and slip through the bafrells. The wire fence had next to'be got through and the first lot of saoks, and theo a straight run of afoot 40 yards completed the race. Great fun was caused by the endeavors of the competitors to overcome the various |bstaclei. „ .'','■" Bicycle Handicap, 3 miles, for amateurs : First prize cnp 'value £3, second cup ▼alue £llos, third cup value 10s—O. A. pC. Mcintosh, 130ydH, 3. T. G. Oleghprn * 290yds, A. Gibson 300ydB, and E. Millard 300yds also started. This was one of the most interesting events cf the day, and it soon became apparent that the race for first place lay between Leslie and Duncan, who represented the Timaru Cycling and the South Canterbury Bicycle Glubs respectively. Both men rode well throughout, the latter drawing on the winner considerably but not being able to overtake him. Mcintosh also rode well, while a ■pecial word of praise is due to A. Gibson for bis plucky riding, Although quite a novice on the bicycle, and having but a x small and old machine to use, he made a game struggle to be placed. Cleghorn made no attempt to be in the race. Tiiae, 12min 19sec. _■_/ " Kunnicg High Jump: First prize £1 10s, second 15s—A Mcßeath, sft lin, 1; J. Collins and J. McAuliffe, 4ft 9in, 2. Bayonet Competition, squads of 12 men : First prize £6, second £2-r-Only the Aahburton Rifles sent a team for this competition. The men, however, went through the exercise, doing it well, the judges considering it miner too fast in the quick time. The equad scored 140 points out of a possible 150, and the advisability of awarding tbem the first prize is being considered by the Committee. One Mile Walktoe Handicap: First prize £3, second' £l, third 10s. —J. ..Austin, 150yds, 1; I. A. Blisset 160yds, u/2; H. Heatley, 140yds, 3. W. Hobbs 140yds, J. Wilks 190yds, W. Sowerby 190yds, L. Heatley 190yds, and D. B. Lewis 190yds also started. Time, 7min 28«ec, 440 Yards Handicap : First prize £3, second £l, third lOs.-S, J. Boss, 16yds, 1; J. P. Kalaugher. 18yds, 2; J. Bryan, Bryan, 18yds, 3. £. S. Smith scr, T. Nichols 12yds,* G. Husband 21yds, J. Polaschek 24yds, J. South 27yds, and "W. Henderson' 27yds- also ran. This proved another capital race. At the back of the course Kalaugher worked his way towards the front with Rosa following. Entering the straight the two first men c«»me upon even terms, bnt Kalaugher vras unable to answer Boss' chal enge «nd the latter won as above, Kalaugher and South'a good second and third respectively. Time, 541-sthsec.: 220yds Handicaps for youths under 16 : First prize Mr Dunlop's cup value £3 3*, second Gimpson, 2yds, 1; J. Thew, 2. G. Blisset, H. Patrick, N. Nichols, W; Coles, & Bryan, C. W. Letton, H. Bryan and Bradley also ran. 200 Yards Handicap t First prize £2, second Henderson, 14yds, ] ; J; P, Kalaugher, Byds, 2; W. Hobbs, 10yds, 3. -S. J. Ross syds, W. Lewis 9yds, G. Husband 9yds, B. McLeod 9yds, J. Polflschek 10yds, W. Hobbs lOyls, I G. Loach llydß, and W. Copping 12yds, also ran. Tbiß was a close race. Turning into the straight Kalaugher and •Polaßchek found they could not get through their men. The former at last got through and finished a grand race at a tremendous tfpeed, being just beaten on ': the tape by a few inchec \ Irish Jig: First prize £1 10a, second 15b.—W.'Angland-1, J. Sullivan 2. '- D, Sullivan also competed. Hop, Step, and Jump: First prize Mr , R,- H. Pe'arpoint's Cup, value £3 3s, second lGi.—A Mcßeath, 41ft Gin, 1; J. MoAuliffe; 39ft 7in, 2.-J. Collins also competed, 'Mcßeath'a was a .splendid exhibition of jumping but five inches short of the amateur record. This made tbe fifteenth time in succession that he has at various gatherings won this event. 1 Mile Handicap: First prize £3, 'second £l, third 10s—S. J. Rosi, 50yds, 1; W. Davie, 100yds, 2; D. E. Lewis, 75ydB, 3. F. Bull 100yds also ran. Hn»f 1 4min 54 3-sths sec. :. JMarried Women's Race: First prize "box of teavalfje £1 Is, second ss—Mrs 'Manning 1, Mrs Ford' 2, Mrs Loach 3. '"'■ The second and third ladies, ran a dead ■'•'' heat twice, amid great amusement, and ■had to run a third tirwv to decide iheir | Tug 6f War, 10 men each : Prize ■£! 10s—M* Duggan's team 1. This was a very even pull, the teams being well ~ matched, several minutes elapsing before J the winners could tuove their opponents. " 100 Yards Race for men over 40: Mr G. Ward's p<ize value 15a—P, Ryan 1, J. Bull 2. TLif brought out no leas than nine starters, and was a closely couiested "'race, the : 100 yards being done iu 13 2-sths sec.

This brought to a close a most successfull day'/j sports.